Plans to spend £12m on roads across Trafford have been announced.
The council’s executive has given the go-ahead for a mid-term review of the highways infrastructure and asset management 10-year plan. It outlines how the authority aims to tackle climate change by alternative and active forms of travel including walking, wheeling and cycling and a transport infrastructure that supports investment into the borough.
Town hall bosses say the strategy and approach will continue to align with the Greater Manchester Transport Strategy, which aims to create one million more sustainable journeys by 2040.
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In addition to the £12m the council will also focus on the Key Route Network (KRN) - the network of corridor roads, connecting residents and road users in and out of Trafford and Manchester, which are maintained in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to enable continued growth and accessibility.
The One Trafford Partnership – Trafford Council working with Amey - maintain over 800km of highway, 1200km of footways and nearly 13km of cycle lanes.
The highway also consists of nearly 60,000 gullies, 2500km of underground drains, more than 28,000 streetlights and more than 30,000 guard rails and barriers. According to recent calculations, Trafford’s highways is valued at £1.86bn, making it the borough’s most valuable asset.
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Part of this included recent works along A56 on Washway Road, Manchester Road and Cross Street. One Trafford are currently part way through delivering over 70 highway improvement schemes, with a number of schemes due to start at the end of June.
Coun Stephen Adshead, executive member for highways, environmental and traded services, said: “We are committed to improving highways across the borough for all road users – and that includes drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. As part of these plans, we will continue to promote alternative and active forms of travel in Trafford.”
